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  1. tekering
    That's Transformer Legends LG27, Broadblast. He doesn't fit the Masterpiece aesthetic nearly as well as KFC's, but he's too big for CHUG... as are the War For Cybertron Bumblebee and Cliffjumper, Legends Topspin and Twin Twist, and GCreation's "Rebel," which is why I'm so happy to have a cool pre-Earth Optimus to scale with the rest of 'em.
  2. tekering
    I wonder why Amazon isn't get their stock until the end of the month?
  3. tekering
    There have been several awkwardly-scaled Cybertronian figures released over the past several years -- too big for CHUG, and too small for Masterpiece -- and I'm very grateful that Spark Toys has given us an Optimus (and Megatron!) to suit that scale and aesthetic.
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    I much prefer this cover variant:
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    Not usually, no. As in English, there are exceptions, however. Even though they spelled it correctly on the packaging this time? That would be giving Tatsunoko too much credit. What? A month early?
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    New additions to the Eaglemoss line-up have arrived! Oh, if only they scaled so well in real life... Anyway, check out the glorious paint work on the Phoenix. The Aztec patterns are subtle, but consistently applied all over the ship, along with all the other painted detail... ...and the warp nacelles feature clear parts (although the navigational deflector doesn't). It's 10.5 centimeters in length, making it about 1:4400 scale. The Curry has even more subtle Aztec detailing, as well as remarkably clear registry markings (considering the size of the model): At 12 centimeters in length, the Curry clocks in around 1:3200 scale. The "Phase II" concept Enterprise is a unique but ultimately dull entry, with minimal paint work and no clear parts. At 13 centimeters, it's equal in size to Eaglemoss' earlier TOS and refit Enterprise models, which makes it about the same 1:2400 scale. Here's the newest member of the line-up, the Shenzhou from Star Trek: Discovery. This is a gorgeous ship, and the first time it's been produced as a physical replica. It's a big and expensive piece -- 20 centimeters in length -- which places it at around the same scale as the Phase II Enterprise... about 1:2200 scale, to be specific. It's a sleek and beautiful design, but doesn't feature any Aztec patterns... ...but the paint work is really clean and sharp, so it looks great regardless. If we're very lucky, the upcoming Discovery will be similarly-scaled, so the two ships can be displayed side-by-side.
  7. tekering
    Ray, please. It's short for Raymond, and it's a common man's name. "Rei" is a Japanese girl's name. "Rey" is a Star Wars character. And "Lei" is nothing.
  8. tekering
    Promo shots definitely don't do the phosphorescent paint justice. I've done my best to depict the glow-in-the-dark effect with multiple exposures:
  9. tekering
    It's a sign of the times, I think. After Robotech, I couldn't go back to watching US television... 'cause in the '80s, anime was the only TV worth watching. Now, after cable TV and streaming video networks have made broadcast TV a thing of the past, US television is experiencing a new golden age, while anime becomes more and more creatively stagnant. When I first came to Japan 20 years ago, video stores were half Hollywood movies, and half Japanese movies... and now, almost half of any video store is US TV shows! Cobra Kai is the perfect example. Here we have a TV spin-off, produced on a TV budget, that's easily better than all the Karate Kid films put together; just check out how well it scores with critics and audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. Rotten Tomatoes also indicates that the Lethal Weapon TV series is getting higher audience scores than the original films did, despite their popularity... and modern TV remakes of Lost in Space and Battlestar: Galactica are so much better than the original shows, it's not even funny.
  10. tekering
    Yes, but we'd have Protodeviln! And Zolans! And... Vajra! And... space whales... Okay, never mind. Macross is actually pretty lame when it comes to aliens. I guess we were better off with Bioroids and Invid.
  11. tekering
    Last one, I promise. Well, it depends on how long the model's been exposed to light, and how bright your lights are, of course... but even in total darkness, it'll continue to glow for at least a minute. I was hoping to match the Macross Plus look, but the prominent red and green colors do suggest holiday illumination.
  12. tekering
    http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/topic/30406-160-grounddeck-crew-for-our-valks/
  13. tekering
    It's all hand-painted, so it's a little rough in spots... if you get up close enough to notice. Yeah, I set the camera on a 12-second timer, and kill my key light just before the shutter opens. Timing's crucial, 'cause the effect fades pretty quickly.
  14. tekering
    How's about a little twilight cruising?
  15. tekering
    Difficult to capture the glow-in-the-dark effect in camera, but I've done what I could with multiple-exposures:
  16. tekering
    Great to hear they've got a Borough Superior in the works! Whoah there, Tubes! Where'd you get those green containers for your Beagle?
  17. tekering
    DOES NOT COMPUTE I'm selling mine. An old friend who can't afford the Premium Finish version will be happy to claim my Yammie.
  18. tekering
    No, it's currently scheduled for a June 6th release.
  19. tekering
    Amazon.jp says it's shipping at the end of this month.
  20. tekering
    Here's mine. It's a tricky area to light and photograph, but it looks cool. I drilled my own holes. It's very secure.
  21. tekering
    Screws were required. Glue was not.
  22. tekering
    I had considered the same for my original release, but even in "Attack Mode" there's so much more painted detail to appreciate on the premium finish... Instead, I've opted to sell the old girl and keep the sexy new one on the wall.
  23. tekering
    Premium Finish in da house! Fluorescent pink, yellow, and black panel lining is evident all over the ship. A matte finish top coat has been applied evenly to each surface; this is most evident on clear parts like the bridge. As with previous releases of this toy, there are a lot of detailed parts still on sprues: However, they've also been pre-painted, panel-lined, and matte top-coated for consistency.
  24. tekering
    I know exactly how you feel... Getting relevant information on third-party product is becoming harder and harder, as there's just too much idle chatter and minutiae to sift through... TFW2005 is almost as bad as MacrossWorld. FansToys' "Terminus Giganticus" was sold in two parts; "Gabriel" is a single package DX9's proportions are closer to Omega Supreme's animated depiction; FansToys is more G1 toy-accurate "Terminus Giganticus" has balance issues, as multiple video reviews have established; "Gabriel" is more stable and easier to pose FansToys is known for heavier figures with an overabundance of die cast; "Gabriel" is heavy enough as it is...! Simply put, DX9's figure looks exactly like Omega Supreme I remember from the cartoon, and thus fits the Masterpiece aesthetic best. Is that how she looked in the movie?
  25. tekering
    I certainly do! I bought a house so I'd have enough space to display everything... with an attic for all the necessary storage. Not in this country! And taxis are damned expensive in Japan. No such child, I fear. In the event of my untimely death, my wife has instructions to contact the recycle shop on the south side of town... They have knowledgeable staff who can appraise the value accurately, and I can rely on them to give her some semblance of what the collection's worth. Anyway, here's my most recent toy purchase: DX9's "Gabriel."
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